During a preoperative assessment, the nurse learns that a client takes all-natural nutritional supplements. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "Discuss this with the anesthesiologist the day of surgery."
b. "Skip the supplements the day of surgery, but resume afterwards."
c. "Since the dietary supplements are "all natural" there should not be a problem."
d. "Even all-natural dietary supplements may interact with anesthesia, medications, or alter blood clotting."
d. "Even all-natural dietary supplements may interact with anesthesia, medications, or alter blood clotting."
Even all-natural dietary supplements can interact with anesthesia, medications, and alter blood clotting. Because of this, these supplements should be carefully checked by a medical provider or pharmacist to be sure they are safe for everyday use. These supplements should be discontinued in accordance with advice given for medications with similar properties to allow clearance from the bloodstream and to avoid possible complications. Waiting to determine if a nutritional supplement can cause a risk for surgical outcomes or complications could be dangerous and this should be determined in advance of the surgery.
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